VOLUME 53 APRIL 2018 NUMBER 04 APRIL MEETING. Thursday, April 19, Farmhouse Rest. Wet Fly / Social Gathering: Dinner / General Meeting:

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1 VOLUME 53 APRIL 2018 NUMBER 04 APRIL MEETING Thursday, April 19, Farmhouse Rest Wet Fly / Social Gathering: Dinner / General Meeting: 6:00PM 7:00PM From the President: By: Tim Cooley Well I can tell spring is here, with itchy eyes, and all the other nasal issues that come along with the arrival of the pollen, and increased use of Benadryl. At least there is fishing. It was great seeing everyone that turned out for the Chiromomid Capers, thanks to Robin Larue for organizing this event. A lot of fun was had by everyone that attended. I was able to capture the sunrise on Pass Lake in the following photo, it was a beautiful day. I was able to get a weekend fishing at Grandy Lake up on Baker Lake road in Concrete, WA. I had my fishing pal with me and he watches my strike indicator to allow me to doze off and rest. Got to get him trained to keep the line tight though. We managed to be there for a midge hatch in the middle of snow, sleet, rain and sunshine. You would have thought they were working for the post office. We did manage to catch a few small ones On March 31 st we had the annual April Fools outing, put on by the FFF Board. It was a great turn out, and great food was served. Mark s famous Road Kill Chili (its legal you know) was awesome and tasted good too. Ryan grilled Hot dogs which were very good, and not boiled to beyond taste. Richard Raisler was able to make good use of the fish census equipment provided by the club, never ceases to amaze me with some of the ingenuity of our club members.

2 We have a vacancy on our board with the resignation of the Vice president Terry Abrams. Thank you to Terry for his service to the FFF board. The Board will be making a recommendation to the Club to advance Bill Keeler, our Secretary to Vice President, and until we fill the secretary position. The duties of secretary will be cover by our treasurer Mark Gilmore in the short term. If you are interested in begin part of the board, contact Ryan Johnson, to get yourself in the running. We hope a recommendation by this month s meeting, if not by the May meeting. See you on the water! This Months Presentation: By: Terry Abrams Molly started teaching fly-casting back in the 80 s after she left the Midwest and landed in Utah. In 2000, Molly and her family moved to Livingston Montana where she began a 15-year guiding/outfitting career. During this time, Molly started Tie The Knot Fly Fishing, became an outfitter and Master Certified Casting Instructor through the International Federation of Fly Fishers now the Fly Fishers International. Another move took her further west to Birch Bay Washington. A Two-Handed fly rod is now her go to method in the PNW. Molly is currently on the Casting Board of Governors and Board of Directors of the FFI. While visiting the Fidalgo Fly Fishers, Molly will present a program on her book titled 25 Best Off-the- Beaten Path Montana Fly Fishing Streams by Stonefly Press (2017 Bronze Award winner through the Independent Publisher Book Award). Photos will take you to Montana, while Molly will discuss strategies for small stream fishing and visit seven of the 25 streams covered in the book. A book signing will follow the program. During the wet fly hour Molly will be offering casting tips and video tips with her indoor fly rod and i- pad.

3 Interviewed for Western Washington University: By: Danny Beatty Tom Fulk Interviewed for Western Washington University Special Collections Oral History Program On the morning of March 22, 2018, Tom Fulk and Danny Beatty drove to Western Washington University (WWU) in Bellingham where Tamara Belts, Manager of Special Collections, interviewed Tom for the Fly Fishing Oral Histories. The WWU Fly Fishing Collection was started about twelve years ago by Paul (retired WWU Provost) and Mary Ann Ford. Their vision was to save as much of the history and personality of Northwest Fly Fishing as possible. This history includes an extensive book collection, manuscripts held in hanging files, unique memorabilia such as fly-fishing equipment and fly plates and oral histories. An Advisory Group of Fly Fishers has been meeting on a regular basis to develop criteria for the collection. An example of the criteria as it pertains to Tom Fulk s accomplishment to NW Fly Fishing is in these words from Guidelines for Evaluating Oral History Candidates. Purpose: The purpose of the oral history program is to preserve, in their own words, the recollections of participants to the history and culture of fly fishing in the Pacific Northwest. A series of requirements follow and the one that fits in with Tom s accomplishments follows: Recognized fly-rod builder, especially handcrafted bamboo fly rods. Tamara Belts, Manager of WWU Special Collections had a sheet of questions ready for Tom s Interview. These questions got underway with his fishing experiences as a youth in Michigan and if fly fishing may have been a family tradition. Tom brought out his interest in wood working which had an interesting sidelight while he was serving his military enlistment in the Navy. Tamara Belts and Tom Fulk at WWU From there his interview continued on to joining the Fidalgo Fly Fishers. Since the key to his being interviewed has to do with how he became interested in building bamboo fly rods, the extent of his explanations got more detailed. Tamara did not leave out Tom s interest in building wooden boats. She even had some questions from one of the Fly Fishing Collection s Advisory Group members related to some boat design refinements Tom had made. Tom has written and published three books on bamboo rod building. He had previously donated the first two books to Special Collections. On this trip to WWU Tom donated the third book and a very special four strip Bamboo Fly Rod. The interview will be transposed to a written document with funds previously donated by the Fidalgo Fly Fishers. Tom Fulk is the fifth present, past of former Fidalgo Member to be interviewed for the Oral History Program. When his interview in placed online, I will make sure that club members are notified.

4 Up Coming Events: April 19 th - General Meeting w/ guest speaker Molly Semenek April 22 st Earth Day, will be at the Steelhead Park starting at 10am. Dry Falls Lake 19 th 22 nd Coordinator: Bill Brodie, See web site or contact Bill. Cutts and Bulls, Whidbey Island TBD Lenice Lake Outing Coordinator: Allen Rhoads, TBD May events: May 4 th and 5th IFFF Annual Washington Fly Fishing Fair, Ellensburg WA 4 th thru the 6 th - Big Twin Lake, WA. Coordinator: Carl Hendricks (info in Wahoo) May 17 th General Meeting w/ guest speaker Scott Willison Note: Please check the Outings and Event page on the web site, things get added from time to time. 10 th Annual Washington Fly Fishing Fair: By: Carl Hendricks Fellow Fly Fishers, The Washington State Council of Fly Fishers International would like to invite you to attend the 2018 Washington Fly Fishing Fair on May 4th and 5th, 2018 in Ellensburg, Washington. Please join us! It's going to be a great event this year. The 2018 Fly Fishing Fair will be held on May 4th and 5th (Friday and Saturday), in Ellensburg, WA, at the Kittitas Valley Event Center and Fairgrounds. The Fair runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Friday and from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. FFI members and kids under the age of 16 get in free, for everyone else the entry fee is $5.00. Registration is OPEN. To register, click on the link below to go to the 2018 Fly Fishing Fair electronic registration site (at RegOnline): This year's Fly Fishing Fair will feature: FLY TYING DEMONSTRATIONS (Free) - There will be over 75 fly tiers demonstrating their favorite patterns. You'll not only see some beautiful tying, but you may also get a lesson on the habits of the

5 critters they represent. All of our talented fly tiers are excited to share their love of fly fishing and fly tying with you. There isn't a bad seat in the house! CASTING DEMONSTRATIONS AND GAMES (Free) - There will be casting games, casting competitions, casting demonstrations, and instructional seminars on casting one and two-handed rods. CASTING WORKSHOPS (Cost $40)- There will be special casting workshops, taught by some of the best casting instructors in the Northwest. These workshops ae designed by to be informative, fun, and to enhance advancement along the path to becoming a better fly caster and fly fisherman. PRIVATE CASTING LESSONS (Cost $20) - Private 30-minute casting lessons, taught by some of the best casting instructors in the Northwest, will be available on Saturday. These private lessons can be reserved online, or by signing up at the event. All instructors are certified by the FFI Casting Instructor Certification Program (CICP). Biographies of the individual instructors are available on the Fly Fishing Fair registration site and on the WSCFFI website. To register for the casting workshops and the private lessons please go to the 2018 Fly Fishing Fair electronic registration site (listed above). You can also get to the registration site by going to the WSCFFI website (listed below). FLY FISHING SEMINARS (Free) - Fly Fishing seminars will be offered on both Friday and Saturday. Spend some time listening to the experts talk about how to succeed fishing some of our favorite fly fishing waters. FLY TYING WORKSHOPS (Cost $30) - On Saturday, Thomas and Reuben Lamphere will be putting on a workshop on Dying Fly Tying Materials. The workshop will be a hands on class that will help you develop your fly tying material dyeing skills with things that you have on hand in your home. Learn how to use dyes from the local craft stores and even Kool Aid. Thomas and Reuben will show you how to dye feathers, furs, and even synthetics. Materials for the class will be provided! You will learn everything about the dying process from selecting and cleaning materials to the final finished product, including learning how to identify things that will and will not survive the dying process, like hides and other materials. This workshop will also include information on how you can use your microwave and stove top, what temperatures to keep different materials at, and the best acids to use to set your dyes. The cost includes the fly tying materials that you will be dying, and you'll be able to take what you have dyed home with you. FLY FISHING 201 FOR CWU STUDENTS (Cost $45) - For Central Washington University (CWU) students, there will be an Introduction to Fly Fishing Workshop on Saturday, May 5th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The workshop will cover the basics of fly fishing and will include tying and casting instruction. The Workshop fee includes a 5 wt. fly rod and reel outfit. Lunch will also be provided. Class size is limited to 10 participants. AUCTIONS & RAFFLES - There will be some great auctions (both silent and live) and raffles on Friday and Saturday. Items include: fly selections; bamboo rods; custom built rods; rod and reel outfits; reels, lines and leaders; fly tying materials; fly tying tools; specialty baskets; fly fishing books; fishing trips; rare fly plates; plus, our Legends Fly Plate. VOLUNTEER DINNER (Free) - The Volunteer Dinner (open to all volunteers) will be held on Thursday, May 3rd. The Social hour with no host bar opens at 5 PM, Dinner will start at 6 PM. DINNER BANQUET & LIVE AUCTION (Cost $40) - Friday evening, May 4th. Tickets can be reserved online until April 29th. The no host bar will open at 5 PM, Dinner will begin at 6 PM. The Live Auction will follow Dinner.

6 ON-SITE CAMPING (Cost $25) - There is camping (wet and dry) available on site. To reserve a spot, go to the 2018 Fly Fishing Fair electronic registration site (listed above). MOTELS and HOTELS - Discounted Motel and Hotel options are listed on our web site ( please note that you must call your chosen hotel directly and mention the WA Fly Fishing Fair to get the discount price (listed for each hotel on our website) which is good through April 1, Additional information is available on the WSCFFI's website at: We look forward to seeing you at this year s Fly Fishing Fair. If you have any questions or problems registering, please call me or me. Best regards, Jim Maus WSCFFI VP Communications jimmaus@comcast.net Mission The Mission of FFI is to support, enhance and preserve fly fishing opportunities. Fundamental to this mission is environmental stewardship and education. Vision FFI is the only outdoor sports organization exclusively representing fly fishing for all fish and all waters. Our core connection is education. We strive to be the best fly fishing educators in four areas: casting, fly tying, fly fishing skills and conservation. How Can You Help? You can help by donating to the FFI through several vehicles we provide. You can give a one-time donation, recurring donation or bequeath through a will or trust. Your donation can support a particular program as you wish or can be used by the program that has the most need. The FFI has a sound accounting system in place to ensure that donor wishes are honored. May Outing Big Twin Lake 4 th - 6th: By: Carl Hendricks Looking to go over and fish Big Twin Lake near Winthrop in May. The Lake is located only 2.5 miles south of Winthrop, WA in the Methow Valley. I will be arriving at the camp ground the evening of the 4 th and leaving after the morning bit on the 6 th. If people want to join me on this outing and want to camp let me know as soon as you can. I have been in touch with the camp ground and have asked if we can get a few spots. I need a count as soon as I can so that we can try and all be in one location. Members can call Big Twin Lake Campground at (509) or bigtwinlake@comcast.net. The campground has RV hook ups (refer to: ) and there are tent sites. For those that would like to stay in town Winthrop and Twisp have motels and restaurants.

7 Big Twin Lake is a selective gear lake with a 1 fish limit (18" min. size) and provides excellent fly fishing for rainbows. If you have any question please contact the coordinator! Refer to Chironomid Pass Lake 2018: Photos By: Ryan Johnson President Tim Cooley trying out his new hand crafted pram. It looks like it floats ok!

8 April Pass Lake 2018: By: Carl Hendricks Photos By: Scott Hook Club members came out to fish on Pass Lake. The weather was perfect for this outing and then the food was incredible! a very big thank you to all that help. I have not received any fishing stories so either they are to good to share or no fish were caught.

9 Until next year thank you all for coming out and enjoying the food, weather and friendships.

10 Boat for Sale: By: Bill Brodie (All proceeds go to the Fidalgo Fly Fishing Club) 10 Smith Brothers Pram - $ OBO This boat is very sound and sturdy. It comes with a swivel rower s seat that will accept a floatation cushion for comfort. The boat has a non-slip painted surface in the interior and is equipped with several tie off cleats for accessories. The buyer will need to purchase a set of oars and oar locks (Barkley Sound oars and locks are recommended by Tom Fulk). Please see Bill Keeler for questions, viewing and delivery.

11 10 Buck s Bags Bronco Pontoon Boat - $ OBO This pontoon boat is very good condition. It comes with a set of breakdown aluminum oars with locks and stops. The previous owner built custom accessory trays that are self-draining and removable. The pontoons are reliable and have been holding air for the past several weeks. It comes with a padded folding seat, a 2 way diaphragm pump, nozzle and gauge and a set of flippers. The boat has many anchor weight options with various tie off points. Please see Bill Keeler for questions, viewing and delivery. Contact: Bill Keeler keelerwj@outlook.com

12 Joke of the Month: By: Bill Brodie

13 Photo of the Month: By: Scott Hook Photo of: Dave Barcott and Frank, Pass Lake 2018 Fly Shops: The Confluence Fly Shop 2620 N. Harbor Loop Drive #9 Bellingham, WA (360)